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In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
No man can serve two masters.
No man can serve two masters.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
